Liquefaction: occurs when an earthquake's violent shaking suddenly turns loose, soft soil into liquid mud. Aftershock: an earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area. Tsunamis: large waves produced by a strong earthquake. Base-isolated building: a building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the building during an earthquake.
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Earthquake Hazards and Safety 2.3
Vocabulary:
Liquefaction: occurs when an earthquake's violent shaking suddenly turns loose, soft soil into liquid mud.Aftershock: an earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area.
Tsunamis: large waves produced by a strong earthquake.
Base-isolated building: a building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the building during an earthquake.
Outline:
Earthquake Hazards and Safety
How earthquakes cause damage
Making Buildings Safer
Protecting yourself during an Earthquake